Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Training Recap - 4/21/09

We had a great day at training. The Seraphim made it through the Canon with some hard-core discussion on the Eucharist, transubstantiation, and Sacred Scripture. They also have a good bit of homework as we approach the end of the first phase of training:

Seraphim Homework:
  • Read John 1:1-18 before Monday April 27th.
  • Read Ezekiel Chapter 36 before Monday April 27th.
  • Complete the MEF Experience by May 20th, 2009 (I added the worksheet as a document on this site.)
  • Study for the MEF test to be given before May 20th at a training session after April 27th.
  • Be able to explain the Scriptural basis for the Sanctus for 10 extra credit points for the test with the two different sources of Scripture.

The Cherubim also worked hard on perfecting the Missa Cantata. Here is the latest info:

  • During the Procession, Ac1 and Ac2 will both go to the altar with the Cb and reverence the altar. The Cb will put the Cross up, but the Ac's will go off-sides, wait for the MC and Celebrant, genuflect with them, and then head to the credence table.
  • The Tb's will not flank each other in a diagonal fashion during the Canon when they kneel. They will form a straight line parallel with the altar.
  • After the Celebrant receives Jesus, the line up at the altar for receiving Communion has changed...MC-Ac2-Cb-Ac1-Bb-Th. (Th brings paten over.)
  • There are new rules for sitting in the choir...more info to come on that.
  • Cherubim will also take a test on one of the training dates. The test will cover all material ever presented, especially rubrics and Latin for the Low Mass and the Missa Cantata.

Please remember to come to the Monday April 27th training session to learn to sing the responses with Terese Rowe. Please note that in the next few weeks, we will do a run-through with Fr. Reid and the schola for the Missa Cantata. Please note that not all servers will be granted permission to sit in the choir. It's a privilege for those who will respect their ministry. It's a privilege, not a right.

Thanks to all for their dedication and hard work.

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